The Great Chronicle of Buddhas
by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw | 1990 | 1,044,401 words
This page describes How many Paramis are there? contained within the book called the Great Chronicle of Buddhas (maha-buddha-vamsa), a large compilation of stories revolving around the Buddhas and Buddhist disciples. This page is part of the series known as on Miscellany. This great chronicle of Buddhas was compiled by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw who had a thorough understanding of the thousands and thousands of Buddhist teachings (suttas).
Part 3 - How many Pāramīs are there?
In accordance with the teaching:
Dānam sīlañ ca nekkhamam,
Paññā viriyena pañcamam,
Khantī saccam'adhiṭṭhānaṃ,
Mett’upekkhā ti te dasa,There are ten perfections (pāramī), viz. Generosity, Morality, Renunciation, Wisdom, Energy, Forbearance, Truthfulness, Resolution, Loving-kindness and Equanimity.